Cubango
Wildfires in Cubango
Active wildfires in Cubango (Angola), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event4.6 km²24 h ago101 km SSW of Cuchi, Angola
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Cubango
- 24 h agoWildfire near Cuchi, Angola – active4.6 km² · 101 km SSW of Cuchi, Angola
- 24 h agoWildfire near Baixo Longa, Angola – active18 km² · 45 km WSW of Baixo Longa, Angola
- 24 h agoWildfire near Menongue, Angola – active16 km² · 46 km E of Menongue, Angola
- 24 h agoWildfire near Calai, Angola – active8.1 km² · 31 km NNE of Calai, Angola
- 25 h agoWildfire near Calai, Angola – active9.3 km² · 71 km N of Calai, Angola
- 25 h agoWildfire near Calai, Angola – active4.2 km² · 112 km NW of Calai, Angola
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cubango
Satellites have detected 114 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 161 km².
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114 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 161 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 km² | 101 km SSW of Cuchi, Angola | Active | |
| 18 km² | 45 km WSW of Baixo Longa, Angola | Active | |
| 16 km² | 46 km E of Menongue, Angola | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 31 km NNE of Calai, Angola | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 71 km N of Calai, Angola | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 112 km NW of Calai, Angola | Active | |
| 12 km² | 54 km WNW of Cuchi, Angola | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 55 km ESE of Baixo Longa, Angola | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 41 km ESE of Longa, Angola | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 54 km SSE of Menongue, Angola | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 km² | 86 km NE of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 112 km² | 84 km NE of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 106 km² | 27 km SW of Rito, Angola | Inactive | |
| 56 km² | 67 km NNE of Savate, Angola | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 63 km SE of Caiundo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 31 km NW of Cuchi, Angola | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 81 km NW of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 18 km E of Baixo Longa, Angola | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 38 km W of Savate, Angola | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 21 km S of Maue, Angola | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 59 km NE of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 49 km NW of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 139 km NW of Calai, Angola | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 29 km N of Caiundo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 92 km NW of Calai, Angola | Inactive |